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An abandoned car parked in the street on a residential block
Politics & Policy

To fight blight and crime, Philly is addressing its glut of abandoned vehicles

The DOJ is offering assistance to remove the abandoned cars across the city.

1 year ago

Abington Free Library
Community

Lending out a person instead of a book? Abington looks to ‘human library’ to foster conversations

On Jan. 12, Abington Free Library patrons will be encouraged to check out a human for a conversation instead of a book.

1 year ago

A firefighter dragging a fire hose in front of a house completely engulfed in flames
Community

Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California

Elsewhere, the NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. A Los Angeles Kings home game was postponed a day earlier.

1 year ago

Emma Tsurkov and Elizabeth Tsurkov smile
Community

Israel rallies global support to win release of Princeton student believed kidnapped in Iraq

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a 38-year-old student at Princeton University, disappeared in Baghdad in March 2023 while doing research for her doctorate.

1 year ago

Jalen Hurts throws a ball
Community

Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries

Jalen Hurts returned to practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion; he is expected to start Sunday. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love is nursing a sore elbow.

1 year ago

Dr. Sarah Qadir speaks to a crowd
Health

Einstein and Temple resident doctors in Philadelphia vote to unionize; CHOP residents narrowly vote against union

Resident doctors at major Philadelphia-area hospitals voted whether to form unions.

1 year ago

Listen 1:46
business professionals gathering
Money

Philadelphia businesses told researchers they worry about sales, labor and uncertainty about government regulation

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce members were surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia about the economy. Here’s what they said.

1 year ago

Listen 0:55
rowhouses on fire
Courts & Law

PGW to offer free methane detectors to all customers as part of ‘landmark’ settlement

The “landmark” settlement with PUC stems from a 2019 home explosion in South Philadelphia that killed two people and caused $1.4 million in property damage.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
John Fetterman
Politics & Policy

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Fetterman was first elected in 2022 as an irreverent and unconventional progressive hero who has been unafraid to be an outsider to his party in the past.

1 year ago

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Community

Macy’s to close Center City location, city officials paint optimistic future of Philly retail

Officials believe the mixed-use redevelopment will be ready before the Sixers arena opens down the street in 2031.

1 year ago

Joe Biden and Cherelle Parker enter the room
Politics & Policy

Philly mayor to lobby for Biden’s presidential library

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she’s ready to mount an effort to bring President Biden’s papers and other artifacts to Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Delaware River
Weather

Trenton Water Works customers advised to save water as ice builds up in Delaware River

Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.

1 year ago

Kevin Smith and Matt Meyer
Community

Delaware volunteers honor President Carter’s legacy at Habitat for Humanity build site in Wilmington

Gov.-elect Matt Meyer joined volunteers paying tribute to Carter’s housing initiatives with hands-on service.

1 year ago

Listen 1:21
Cargo ship stuck in the river at night
Community

U.S. Coast Guard still working to free cargo ship stuck along the Delaware River

The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.

1 year ago

The casket of former President Jimmy Carter
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown.

1 year ago

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